Impressive Cures From Ordinary Health Aides

By now you likely know precisely which item in your medicine drawer does what. You know that when your tummy hurts, you should go for the antacid. You know that an allergy flare up requires the antihistamine. You know to take ibuprofen or Tylenol or a similar pain killer when you are experiencing a headache. But did you know that the things in your medicine cabinet can be used to remedy all kinds of other problems as well? Try some of these unconventional cures for ordinary ailments.



You already know that you need to take an antacid like Alka Seltzer to help cure heartburn or a stomach that is acting up. Did you know, though, that you can use Alka Seltzer (and other antacids) to take away the sting of a bug bite as well? This is because nearly all antacids (like Alka Seltzer for example) have aspirin in them and that lowers how much pain and stinging you feel when you are bitten by an insect. Make a paste out of a smashed up antacid tablet, a small amount of oatmeal and a small amount of water. Put it on to the bitten area and you can expect to see a fast soothing of the bite. This cure works even better than those remedies that are meant for the problem, like calamine lotion.



You are aware that mouthwash can help you stop halitosis but did you know that it can stop athlete's foot too? Mouthwashes with alcohol in them are great for helping your feet and toes remain clean and healthy. Try soaking a cotton ball with alcohol based mouthwash and then rub the cotton ball over the bottoms of your feet and in between your toes after you shower. The alcohol will kill any bacteria that might be trying to start a fungal infection.



One of baking soda's usual uses is the cleaning of teeth. It is an effective as an at-home tooth whitener and is excellent for an oral scrub. Did you know that it is a wonderful treatment for skin conditions like sunburns too? Baking soda's properties can have a neutralizing effect on the pH balance of the skin. For the most relief, sprinkle a full cup of baking soda into your bath water until it is totally dissolved and then let yourself soak in the water for about a half an hour.



You probably are already aware that you can treat skin burns using aloe vera. Moreover, it works as a skin soother and can ease the pain felt in burns both mild and severe. Then again, did you know that it can eliminate canker sores too? The same properties in aloe vera that help skin burns can help get rid of your canker sores. Studies have discovered that individuals who treat canker sores with aloe vera heal as much as 50 percent quicker than individuals who use conventional cures.